Lisa's Journey with Team in Training

I've reached the halfway point in this my first season with Team In Training and the experience has been incredible. I have run further than ever before in my life, but more the people that I've met. Our team as a whole has raised nearly $100K which blows my mind. I am so thankful for everyone's generous support of both me and my teammate.

My own recooperation has reached a critical point and the nerve bringing sensation and hopefully strength back to my foot has firmly rejected running for now. So, I'm continuing to build my strnegth by aqua-jogging. Thank goodness (for me, not for them) some of my teammates need to be in the pool too. So, we get each other through the multiple hours of "running in the pool."

Still I am as committed as ever to finish my first Half Marathon less than a year after my radical ankle resection and so excited to do that in WaltDIsneyWorld with this amazing group of people!

Today with the support of my Team I ran further than I ever have before. Along the way, I couldn't help but feel blessed to be at this point less than 9 months after my surgery removed cancer from my ankle. I felt so honored to be able to run and to help raise funds so hopefully, fewer people will know this pain.

Here is my first blog post about my journey with Team in Training. I am so proud to be a member of this team as I work to get back into shape and raise money to help find a cure for blood based tumors.

I have a mission-to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. To accomplish that mission, I’m participating in a sports endurance event as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. Like the other members of TNT, I will be raising funds to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I’m improving the quality of my life by participating and with your support, I can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families as well.

Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help advance the research for cures.

Supporter Comments

"Fighting cancer is a great cause,
however you do it. Running is still a silly
activity for any Sunday morning. "

Anonymous

Thu Aug 25 07:53:46 EDT 2011

"God bless you!"

RunMikeRun1

Sat Nov 05 07:50:30 EDT 2011

"LOTS OF LOVE."

Lillah McCarthy

Sun Nov 06 01:21:45 EST 2011

"For Lisa, her family and friends
with our deepest sympathy
Gary and Rose Guesman"

Gary Guesman

Fri Nov 11 07:19:38 EST 2011

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Kelly family during this difficult time."

Shahab Noori

Fri Nov 11 12:30:45 EST 2011

"I will miss you, my friend. My thoughts
and prayers are with you and your
family. May the heavens hold many
surprises and take delight in your spirit."

The Tobin Family

Thu Nov 10 11:22:48 EST 2011

"We lost touch many years ago. I am so saddened by your passing yet so inspired to learn about all that you accomplished and how many people you helped through your work. I will keep your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. May you provide them comfort and strength from the other side."

"We did not have the opportunity to know Lisa personally, but our hearts go out to Kevin and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."

Farmer Boys Food, Inc.

Wed Nov 09 06:17:18 EST 2011

"Life just isn't fair. Why do the good and the young sometimes leave us so soon?! My heart is with Lisa's family and friends."

Anne Prescott

Wed Nov 09 01:22:21 EST 2011

"Your inspiration will live on in the many
friends and patients whose lives you
touched. We loved you."

Jonnie Dorman

Tue Nov 08 06:46:43 EST 2011

"Thank you for the grace and joy your brought to our NICCU. You are so missed! "

Shirley Hammers

Mon Nov 07 01:21:35 EST 2011

"God Speed Lisa et Bon vent! "

Philippe Friedlich

Mon Nov 07 10:25:49 EST 2011

"I couldn't bring myself to donate in
memory of. I only want to honor
Lisa. "

Jessica Gottlieb

Mon Nov 07 01:13:46 EST 2011

"We sure love you, Lisa. And we
miss you already. "

Gina and Katie Papa

Sun Nov 06 11:49:05 EST 2011

"Even though I never met Lisa in real life,
we spoke regularly on twitter and she
was an inspiration to me. I am very sad
to hear of her sudden and unexpected
passing. RIP."

Lindsay Tredent

Sun Nov 06 12:16:34 EDT 2011

"Sending hope and peace to Lisa and
family. "

Samantha Fein and the savvy.com family

Sat Nov 05 05:20:13 EDT 2011

"In honor of Lisa"

Charlene Levy

Fri Nov 04 08:26:11 EDT 2011

"Take your beautiful smile, amazing spirit, and healing touch with you as you fly with the angels. Your TNT team misses you."

Pam Cooley

Fri Nov 04 02:38:27 EDT 2011

"Sorry I didn't get a chance to know you."

John Barrile

Fri Nov 04 02:16:43 EDT 2011

"Rest in peace, my friend."

Petty Goodman

Fri Nov 04 02:04:50 EDT 2011

"While I didn't have the honor to know you, I am truly inspired by everything you accomplished. Your TNT family will continue to fight to find a cure for blood cancers and we will run for you.
RIP Lisa. "

Abby Goldberg

Fri Nov 04 02:03:08 EDT 2011

"God Bless you Lisa, we will miss you
dearly. You were a true friend and great
encouragement to all. "

Dennis Berry

Fri Nov 04 08:54:54 EDT 2011

"RIP Lisa. The TNT Family will continue
to fight on your behalf and won't stop
until we find a cure. I feel blessed to
have met you."

Scott Clausen

Fri Nov 04 02:59:01 EDT 2011

"Lisa, it pains me that I am making
this gift in your memory for you
should still be here, celebrating life,
training for your race, healing little
ones, inspiring so many. I know
though that you will continue to
inspire, even in your passing, and we
will celebrate life in honor of yours,
cherish our blessings and never give
up hope for a cure. "

Colin and Kristin Cooley

Fri Nov 04 12:33:03 EDT 2011

"Lisa, We are cheering you on every step
of the way every day. Nicole, Josh, and
the kids"

Anonymous

Thu Sep 15 02:50:32 EDT 2011

"Lisa, We are so proud of your hard workand great recovery. Love, Mom and Dad"

cynthia kelly

Wed Aug 31 01:55:22 EDT 2011

"Lisa, we salute you and are cheering you on in your run!"

Patricia OBrien

Thu Aug 25 05:21:19 EDT 2011

"With heavy hearts we make this donation in your memory and also honor your amazing life.
Our love and support to the Kelly family."

Lothar and Jeanne Lehmann

Mon Nov 21 10:27:00 EST 2011

"We are sending our love to the Kelly family during this difficult time."

The Loedel Family

Wed Nov 16 11:07:51 EST 2011

"Thank you for everything you taught me, Lisa. Rest in peace."

Bonnie Tam

Sat Nov 12 12:52:33 EST 2011

"Lisa, keep smiling."

Kim Nowak

Sat Nov 12 12:08:30 EST 2011

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the
Kelly Family. "

The Weinberger Family

Sun Dec 04 03:54:58 EST 2011

"In honor of your courage, dedication, and vibrant spirit..."

Geri

Sat Nov 12 03:10:19 EST 2011

"I just signed up for my first triathlon
with team in training, and so came to
read Lisa's blog. Lisa will be my
inspiration to get through this despite
my fears of water and swimming. "

patricia

Mon Jan 09 12:58:01 EST 2012

"From our family ,in memory of Lloyd Johnson.So proud of you and your strength."

William Johnson

Fri Sep 09 04:07:30 EDT 2011

My Fundraising Total

Raised: $17,675.00 | Goal: $4,500.00

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